Recent Reports

Cervelo S2

Location

2608 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
21"
Color: 
Primarily black. Red front fork and front post.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Small saddle bag attached under the seat. Had white light on front, a mount for a phone and a mount for the bike computer (I can only assume the computer has been taken off). Black grips. two water bottle holders. Wahoo computer sensor on pedal and back wheel. Says "Cervelo" on all 3 bars of the frame, says "3T" on front fork, says "S2" on frame next to back brake

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Lived here over 1.5 years
Incident Description: 
Security camera shows a guy breaking into our garage and taking my bike. He also tried to get into all of the cars, thankfully they were all locked.

Scott Solace 30

Location

Lakeview
3054 N Clifton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 30, 2021 - 11:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
58cm / XL
Color: 
black/white with blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
newly purchased Schwalbe 1 clincher tires with blue pinstripe on the sidewalls; small tear in the saddle edge

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 months
Incident Description: 
My landlord came home around 5PM and informed me that he had left the garage door open by mistake, and that sometime between 11AM and when he came home, my bike had been stolen. This is a private garage where my bike and my wife's were stored; luckily her bike was left behind. We checked with a neighbor who has a camera in the alley, but it's not at an angle to capture anyone coming from the street to our garage, only his.

SIRRUS X 3.0 FLKSIL/ICEYEL/BLK S

Location

Depaul University
1110 W belden ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 30, 2021 - 5:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
92421-7102
Size: 
M
Color: 
grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, Grey Specialized sirus x, pink water bottle holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
about 2.5 hours

Tommaso Imola

Location

Montrose Harbor Dock B
601 W Montrose Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 29, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
black and white with rear tire being partially tan
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
https://images.roadbikesi.com/imola-endurance-aluminum-road-bike-ESljE9Z5gzaZdQ.jpg Notable markings: Has a rear bike rack back tire is partially tan left bar tape is white Has a water bottle holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to Dock B of Montrose Harbor at 10:30am. Went sailing and when trying to leave at 3pm, bike and lock were gone. Harbor master stated they did not remove the bike from the dock gate. https://images.roadbikesi.com/imola-endurance-aluminum-road-bike-ESljE9Z5gzaZdQ.jpg Notable markings: Has a rear bike rack back tire is partially tan left bar tape is white Has a water bottle holder

Specialized Sirrus 2.0 ST

Location

1230 W Grace St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 11:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC011364206R
Size: 
XS
Color: 
Pink
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Newer bike coral pink

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours

Cannondale CAAD 12

Location

1361 N Wells St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 29, 2021 - 11:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
FB37072
Size: 
56"
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used but clean and well-maintained; 2 black bottle racks, which don't match; mounts for a bike GPS, flashlight, saddle bag, and rear light; wahoo sensors on left pedal + front wheel

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
Locked bike around 8pm, came out to discover it was gone at 9am

Trek X-Caliber? Not sure what model

Location

15 N Bishop St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
29” wheels
Color: 
White and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White and black Trek mountain bike with front shocks, 29” wheels, disk brakes. Has a water bottle holder, and had a mount for a light as well as a phone holder. Both of those are easily removed, though.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
18 hours
Incident Description: 
Had the bike locked to a metal pole in front of our building. Last time I saw it was maybe 8pm on 8/28. This morning I noticed it was gone, along with the lock. No indication of what happened. Not sure when it was taken - guessed on the time.

Schwinn Women’s Cruiser Bicycle

Location

Logan Square area (Belden Ave/St Louis)
Belden Ave/St Louis
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 7:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Color: 
Light Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Refurbished, tuned up, orange drop handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was in the back corner of the garage. Thief appears to have gotten in through our backyard door. We don’t have side door to the alley, the garage is the only entryway/exit.

Giant Cypress

Location

939 W Armitage Ave, Apt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Rust on handlebar, grey water bottle holder

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 week
Incident Description: 
Bike and lock missing from alley near apartment when check upon.

Cannondale F700

Location

Evanston historic district
1629 Hinman Ave
Evanston , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 2:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
unk
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent / custom build. Bike is sky blue with white forks. Black pannier rack on rear. Marvel Pro fork. Hope BB and crank. Red RaceFace chainring. Thomson seat post. Selle Italia seat. Shimano XT wheels. Vintage (1975) bicycle tag (Hawaii) affixed to rear of rack. Bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Less than 8 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from vehicle rack. It was locked to the rack with two cable locks, routed through both wheels, the frame, and through another bike. The cables were cut, and the one bike stolen. Theft occurred sometime between 9:30 PM on Aug 26, and 4:30 AM on Aug 27, 2021. It occurred on the street at 1629 Hinman Avenue (Graduate Hotel, Evanston). Police report filed with Evanston PD. This is a custom bicycle that will stand out. The frame is from 2002, but the components are new.

Nishiki racing bike

Location

House
4875 n hermitage ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 11:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
M
Color: 
Blue and yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Blue and yellow nishiki racing bike ~1970/80s. Friction shifters, yellow and black handlebar tap with orange dual clip in pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Not locked
Incident Description: 
Stolen from gated from yard

TREK FX2

Location

Outside Petco
2000N Clybourn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 7:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU008XC1510S
Size: 
Large
Color: 
Alpine Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike - 4 months old

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was no longer present when I returned.

Gary Fischer

Location

North and Oakley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Sticker with skull and crystals on front, back brake previously clipped

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 hour

2018 Trek Hybrid - Black

Location

1819 N St Louis Ave
St Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 1:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Frame Size 17.5
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
18 speed Trek in excellent shape, indoor secured storage, upgrade hand grips, ulock attached to it

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 night
Incident Description: 
the bike was in our front yard under our stair inside a locked gate yard. The theft jumped our fence in the middle of the night and road off with the bike.

fuji absolute 2.0

Location

X-Sport
3240 N Ashland Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 6:45pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
19
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used condition. Bike had a distance and speed tracking system (magnet on front wheel, sensor mounted to front fork, and device mount on handlebar). Hand pump and water holder attached. Pedals had the foot cages

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 minutes
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked on School and Ashland to a bike rack with other bikes across from target and in front of an apartment building. Bike was locked around 6:45 as I went into the Xsport for around 45 minutes. When I came out the bike was gone

2019 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Claris

Location

5427 N. Broadway St.
N. Broadway St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, August 27, 2021 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WBK526244P
Size: 
55cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Wheel locks by pinhead, crankbrothers pedals, lights, Dirza Rear Bike Rack, Planet Bike Tail Light, Vastfire headlight

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in a garage requiring a key to enter. Bike was secured to bike rack with u-lock and cable. The cable was cut and the bike was gone. I noticed about 6 other cables or locks were cut and it appears that more bikes were missing.

Lyft Bike rental

Location

Ida wells drive
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, August 22, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
Lyft bike rental
Size: 
Lyft bike rental
Color: 
Lyft bike rental
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It was a Lyft bike rental, I tried calling 911 three times to get an officer out there to report it. Happened Sunday 8/22/2021 in Chicago by grant park. No one came out, and now you are charging me for a full bike replacement

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Wasn’t locked, 1 feet away from me guy jumped on it. Check your 911 records over Saturday and Sunday august 21 and 22 2021
Incident Description: 
I rented a Lyft bike, jumped off it for a minute in downtown chicago and a man ran up and stole the bike. Was around loop area

Raleigh Cadent 2 XL

Location

Lakeview
Janssen and Waveland Alley
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SSA20J03604
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Mint Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Two bikes were stolen from my back patio in the afternoon of August 26th.

Trek FX1

Location

1200 North Ashland Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 4:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
56
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Light scratches on the top of frame next to handlebars. Large steel pedals. Gel material for handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
6 hours
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to a city street sign. Someone unbolted the street sign and stole the bike. The crime was in front of a security camera.

Specialized Allez

Location

Apartment
924 E61st Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A
Size: 
N/A
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Black frame, carbon fork. Yellow bar tape, fluorescent rainbow pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few days.
Incident Description: 
Bike was kept in a locked storage room. My partner had used it recently to ride to the community garden. Bike was not itself left locked to anything after this most recent ride.